VCL+ UD 36IN 0 S/A CTB-1
Report
- Report Number
- 2210968-2022-05501
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 14, 2022
- Date of Event
- May 18, 2022
- Report Date
- August 2, 2022
- Manufacturer
- ETHICON INC.
- Product Code
- GAM
- UDI-DI
- 10705031056725
- PMA / PMN Number
- K032420
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CH
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
- Health Professional
- N
Narratives
PRODUCT COMPLAINT #: (B)(4). THIS IS A COMBINATION PRODUCT, AND THE EVENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR BOTH THE SUTURE AND THE TRICLOSAN. THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803, PART 4 SUBPART B. THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY ETHICON, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE PRODUCT, ETHICON, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL REPORT, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. TO DATE THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED. IF THE DEVICE OR FURTHER DETAILS ARE RECEIVED AT A LATER DATE A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SENT. A MANUFACTURING RECORD EVALUATION WAS PERFORMED FOR THE FINISHED DEVICE LOT, AND NO NON-CONFORMANCE'S WERE IDENTIFIED. TRADE NAME - IRGACARE®. ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) ¿ TRICLOSAN. DOSAGE FORM ¿ SUTURE/SOLID/PARENTERAL. STRENGTH ¿ = 275 G/M.
PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). DATE SENT TO THE FDA: 08/02/2022. THIS IS A COMBINATION PRODUCT, AND THE EVENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR BOTH THE SUTURE AND THE TRICLOSAN. THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803. THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY ETHICON INC., OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE PRODUCT, ETHICON, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL REPORT, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: H6. TRADE NAME - IRGACARE®. ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) ¿ TRICLOSAN. DOSAGE FORM ¿ SUTURE/SOLID/PARENTERAL. STRENGTH ¿ = 275 ¿G/M PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). DATE SENT TO THE FDA: 08/02/2022. THIS IS A COMBINATION PRODUCT, AND THE EVENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR BOTH THE SUTURE AND THE TRICLOSAN. THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803. THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY ETHICON INC., OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE PRODUCT, ETHICON, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL REPORT, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. TRADE NAME - IRGACARE® ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) ¿ TRICLOSAN DOSAGE FORM ¿ SUTURE/SOLID/PARENTERAL STRENGTH ¿ = 275 ¿G/M.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A VAGINAL DELIVERY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM OF PULLING OFF SUTURE NEEDLE HAPPENED DURING SEWING POSTERIOR INCISION IN SURGERY. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908753 | VCL+ UD 36IN 0 S/A CTB-1 | SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC | GAM | ETHICON INC. | VCPB946H | RJMACK | 10705031056725 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |